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The ADA National Network Disability Law Handbook The usual definition of a hearing impairment is any lessening of a person's ability to hear. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), hearing impairment has a special meaning. It is a permanent hearing loss or a decrease in hearing that is so significant it negatively affects a child's performance in school or ability to learn.
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Basic Facts About Hearing Loss Things to Know about Hearing Loss. 1  Hearing loss is a major public health issue that is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. 2  Gradual hearing loss can affect people of all ages -- varying from mild to profound. 3  Degrees of hearing loss: mild, moderate, severe, profound.
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Hearing (audiometry) test An audiometry evaluation is a painless, noninvasive hearing test that measures a person's ability to hear different sounds, pitches, or frequencies.Patients who have a tumor in or around the ear may undergo audiometry testing to determine whether hearing loss has occurred or to monitor their hearing before and after surgery.
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- General signs of hearing loss. Early signs of hearing loss can include: 1  difficulty hearing other people clearly and misunderstanding what they say, especially in group situations. 2  asking people to repeat themselves. 3  listening to music or watching television with the volume higher than other people need.
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- What Is Hearing Impairment? Hearing impairment occurs when there's a problem with or damage to one or more parts of the ear. Conductive hearing loss results from a problem with the outer or middle ear, including the ear canal, eardrum, or ossicles.
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hearing the sense that enables sound to be perceived. It is a major function of the ear. Any reduction in the ability to perceive sounds results in hearing loss, which can range from mild impairment to complete deafness.
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Types of hearing loss Conductive hearing loss. A less common type of hearing loss is conductive hearing loss, which occurs when there is an obstruction or damage to the outer or middle ear that prevents sound from being conducted to the inner ear. Conductive hearing loss may be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause.
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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing: Some Definitions Hard of Hearing refers to an individual who has a mild-to-moderate hearing loss who may communicate through sign language, spoken language, or both. Hearing Impaired, used to describe an individual with any degree of hearing loss, is a term offensive to many deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. They consider the terms deaf and hard of hearing to be more positive. Although it is true that their hearing is not perfect, they prefer not to be labeled impaired as people.
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Hearing loss on one side It may be described as deafness in one ear or on one side, hearing loss in one ear, or inability to hear from one ear. You should still be able to hear clearly with your other ear. You should always contact your doctor if you experience any type of hearing loss.
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Unilateral hearing loss Unilateral hearing loss (UHL) or single-sided deafness (SSD) is a type of hearing impairment where there is normal hearing in one ear and impaired hearing in the other ear.rofound unilateral hearing loss is a specific type of hearing impairment when one ear has no functional hearing ability (91 dB or greater hearing loss).
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Special Senses and Speech Disorders Special Senses and Speech Disorders. If you are blind, deaf, or are unable to speak, you would be disabled under this category of disabling conditions. If you meet the requirements for this type of disability, you can receive SSDI benefits.
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- Deafness and Hearing Loss: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments. Hearing impairment, deafness, or hearing loss refers to the inability to hear things, either totally or partially. Symptoms may be mild, moderate, severe or profound. A patient with mild hearing impairment may have problems understanding speech, especially if there is a lot of noise around, while those with moderate deafness may need a hearing aid.
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Hearing loss Hearing loss, also known as hard of hearing, anacusis or hearing impairment, is a partial or total inability to hear. It may occur in one or both ears. In children hearing problems can affect the ability to learn language and in adults it can cause work related difficulties.earing loss is diagnosed when hearing testing finds that a person is unable to hear 25 decibels in at least one ear. Testing for poor hearing is recommended for all newborns. Hearing loss can be categorised as mild, moderate, severe, or profound.
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Deafness and hearing loss People with hearing loss benefit from early identification; use of hearing aids, cochlear implants and other assistive devices; captioning and sign language; and other forms of educational and social support.
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Hearing There are defined degrees of hearing loss: 1  Mild hearing loss - People with mild hearing loss have difficulties keeping up with conversations, especially in noisy surroundings. 2  Moderate hearing loss - People with moderate hearing loss have difficulty keeping up with conversations when they are not using a hearing aid.
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Hearing loss - infants Hearing loss is not being able to hear sound in one or both ears. Infants may lose all of their hearing or just part of it. Although it is not common, some infants may have some hearing loss at birth. Hearing loss can also develop in children who had normal hearing as infants. The loss can occur in one or both ears. It may be mild, moderate, severe, or profound. Profound hearing loss is what most people call deafness.
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- All the types of sense and speech disorders considered in this section include: 1  Blindness. 2  Loss of visual field. 3  Loss of visual efficiency. 4  Balance disorders. 5  Loss of speech. 6  Hearing loss with or without a cochlear implant.
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Hearing Some deaf people can hear loud sounds. They use a hearing aid to amplify the sounds, or make them louder. A deaf person may use hearing aids to hear the TV, when someone calls their name, to listen to music, and hear environmental sounds. Suppose a deaf person listens to music when using a hearing aid.
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Bilateral Hearing Loss As mentioned previously, bilateral hearing loss occurs when there is an inability to perceive sound in both ears. In most cases, individuals who suffer from bilateral hearing loss are diagnosed as being deaf. While most hearing loss occurs slowly, sudden hearing loss is also possible.
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hearing aid Medical Definition of hearing aid. : an electronic device usually worn in or behind the ear of a hearing-impaired person for amplifying sound.
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48 Strange Symptomsâand What They Mean Hearing loss in one ear only: (a.k.a. unilateral deafness) often an early symptom of acoustic neuroma, a slow-growing, benign tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. Can cause nerve damage; see a doctor if you experience any unusual hearing loss, ringing in the ear or trouble with balance.